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Dignitaries (left to right): Alaska State Senator Gary Wilken (R-Fairbanks); U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska); Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski; U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld; former Alaska State Senator John Binkley; and Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Ivanov, cut the ribbon dedicating the memorial to the Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease Program in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Aug. 27, 2006. This memorial honors the American aviators and support troops who flew more than 5,000 American-built warplanes from the American midwest to Fairbanks, where Russian pilots then flew them to Siberia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. D. Myles Cullen) (Released)

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The Honorable William S. Cohen (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld-designate, meet to discuss the transition of the administration and defense issues at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., on Jan. 5, 2001.(Department of Defense official photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

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On May 23, 2001, President George W. Bush hosted a re-enlistment ceremony for one hundred US service members from all five armed services in the White House East Room. President Bush pledged support to the troops stating "I have promisednever to take you for granted. As long as I live under this roof, our country and our military will be prepared to meet any challenge the future many bring." Accompanying the president are Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, and General Henry H. Shelton, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, who administered the oath of enlistment to the service members

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On May 23, 2001, President George W. Bush spoke to and hosted a re-enlistment ceremony for one hundred US service members from all five armed services in the White House East Room. President Bush pledged support to the troops stating "I have promisednever to take you for granted. As long as I live under this roof, our country and our military will be prepared to meet any challenge the future many bring." Accompanying the president are Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, and General Henry H. Shelton, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, who administered the oath of enlistment to the service members

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott M. Ash, USAF Release Statu More

US Air Force Major Rick Petitio, 44th Fighter Squadron, deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, gives Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld a squadron coin during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mathew J. Hannen, USAF Releas More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, has a few words with US Air Force Brigadier General Edward R. Ellis at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Relea More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to service members during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Relea More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, greets US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Maurin Smith at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Relea More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld gets a briefing from US Army STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Graham, Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Platoon "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Observation Post "B, near Limijak, Yugoslavia. Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld joins soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) for a group photo. Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld visits a bunker used by soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Observation Point "B". Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, near Limijak, Yugoslavia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Limijak State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operato More

During his visit with soldiers in Kosovo, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and his entourage including, US Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operation, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, are briefed by US Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Reddish, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on the operations of Observation Post "B". Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, near Limijak, Yugoslavia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Limijak State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operato More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, addresses coalition troops at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0205400 or search 010605F1101B003)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R More

With an American, British and Turkish flag in the background, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to service members during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0315171 or search 010605F1101B003)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn Bolen, USAF Release Stat More

US Army Brigadier General (BGEN) William David, Force Commander, Task Force Falcon, greets Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld upon his arrival at Skopje, Macedonia. Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Skopje Country: Macedonia (MKD) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Marshall Woods More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld inspects a bunker used by the US Armys 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Observation Post "B, near Limijak, Yugoslavia. Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Limijak State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operato More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with reporters during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Relea More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld addresses an audience during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn Bolen, USAF Release Stat More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets service members during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Relea More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld opens the Pentagon briefing by Under U.S. Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Dov Zakheim on the Bush Administration's amended fiscal 2002 budget request for the Department of Defense June 27, 2001. (Dept. of Defense photo by Helene Stikkel)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV. Release Status: More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld talks to reporters during a media availability in the Pentagon on Aug. 3, 2001 (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

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US President George W. Bush visits the ntagon on September 12, 2001. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs him, in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attack. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew it into the ntagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. The ntagon was the third target by four hijacked aircraft, the twin towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) were the other targets, and one unknown when the passengers brought the aircraft down in a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US President George W. Bush visits the Pentagon on September 12, 2001. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs him, in th More

The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and U.S. Air Force GEN. B. Myers (left), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, conduct a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 9, 2001. OSD Package No. A07D-00717 (DoD photo by Ms. Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (JCS) US Air Force General (GEN) Richard B. Myers and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld brief reporters during a Pentagon press briefing, October 9, 2001. The briefing covered battle damage assessment on the second day of bombing raids and an analysis of the delivery of humanitarian food aid to regions in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (JCS) US Air Force General (GEN) Richard B. Myers and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld brief reporters during a Pentagon press briefing, October 9, 2001. The briefing covered battle damage assessment on the second day of bombing raids and an analysis of the delivery of humanitarian food aid to regions in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: More

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (JCS) US Air Force General (GEN) Richard B. Myers and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld brief reporters during a Pentagon press briefing, October 9, 2001. The briefing covered battle damage assessment on the second day of bombing raids and an analysis of the delivery of humanitarian food aid to regions in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: More

The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and U.S. Air Force GEN. B. Myers (left), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, conduct a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 9, 2001. OSD Package No. A07D-00717 (DoD photo by Ms. Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

(USAF) General (GEN) Richard Myers, Chairman Joint Chiefs-of-STAFF, speaks during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the attack on the Pentagon in Washington D.C., as Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, looks on

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Richard Myers, Chairman Joint Chiefs-of-STAFF, render salutes during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the attack on the Pentagon in Washington D.C

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With a LAV III Light Armored Vehicle and members of the 20th Infantry Regiment in the background, the Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to the members of the media

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Mike Cullum, More

The Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld performs an informal review and chats with the soldiers of the 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, C Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, shortly after their participation in a live-fire exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Mike Cullum, More

The Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld flashes a smile after witnessing the live-fire exercise by the 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, C Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Mike Cullum, More

With a LAV III Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) as a backdrop, members of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment salutes the Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld upon his arrival at Range 23

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Mike Cullum, More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld addresses a crowd of more than 500 coalition members during a town hall meeting at Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, April 26, 2002. This was the first stop on the Secretary's tour of deployed locations in Central Asia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base State: Chuskaya Oblast Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Scene Major Command Show More

Justin Bryce, a Cancer Victim, with an uncertain future had A Dream to Serve, as his Brother is doing, in the U.S. Army. The 10-year old's dream was helped along by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense. The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld poses with Justin and the entire Bryce family at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00659 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV. Release Status: Re More

The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), and Michelle Bachelet (right), Minister of Defense, Republic of Chile, pose for a photograph the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00662 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV. Release Status: Re More

The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), talks to Michel Gurfinkel (center), Editor in CHIEF for Valeurs Actuelles, Paris, while Douglas Feith (right), the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, looks on at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00675 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), talks to Michel Gurfinkel (left), Editor in CHIEF for Valeurs Actuelles, Paris, while Douglas Feith (back), the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, looks on at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00675 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld waves to the 1,500 troops and family members gathered in Hanger One, waiting to hear his speech at the town hall meeting at Aviano Air Base (AB)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Staci L. Rosenberger, USAF R More

US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greeted by Italian Air Force Colonel (COL) Rosario Scarpolini, Commander Aviano Aeroporto, as he arrives at Aviano Air Base for a town hall meeting

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Staci L. Rosenberger, USAF R More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), shakes hands with U.S. Air Force COL. James A. Whitmore, Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, during a farewell ceremony at the Pentagon on April 11, 2003. OSD Package No. A07D-00558 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

State of Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Muhammed Al Sabah Al Salim Al Sabah (left), is escorted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, as he arrives for a visit at the Pentagon on April 14, 2003. OSD Package No. A07D-00559 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) mingles with the U.S. Military and Coalition Forces Personnel, following a meeting held at the Central Command Town Hall Building 216 located at As Saliya Military Camp, Doha, Qatar, on April 28, 2003. OSD Package No. A07D-00576 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: As Saliya Military Camp State: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) poses for a group photograph with the crew members aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft while en route to the United Kingdom on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) meets with State of Kuwait, First Deputy Prime Minter Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah (right), at the Dasman Palace, during his visit to Kuwait City, Kuwait, on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (left), shakes hands and greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, as he arrives at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

Afghanistan Vice President/Minister of Defense Muhammad Fahim Khan (foreground left), and U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, are accompanied by armed security as they arrive at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), is escorted by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ambassador Robert P. Finn, as he departs the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) meets with State of Kuwait, Emir Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah (right) and member of his cabinet at the Dasman Palace, during his visit to Kuwait City, Kuwait, on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), in bilateral meeting with Democratic Republic of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and a group of Afghan Elders from various tribes, held at the Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) poses for group photo with U.S. Marine Corps Marines assigned to the Marine Security Guard Detachment, U.S. Embassy Kuwait City, Kuwait, at Bayan Palace on May 1, 2003. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

This target with a photograph of the face of the U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld on it was found by U.S. Army Soldiers inside a military complex in Baghdad, Baghdad Province, Iraq, on May 17, 2003, while these soldiers were moving through Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Kevin P. Bell) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Kevin P. Bell, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

At MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld left, Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs of STAFF (VCS), US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Peter Pace, US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy Franks and GEN John Abizaid, right, salute during a Change of Command Ceremony for the US Central Command (USCENTCOM). GEN Abizaid, took command from USA GEN Tommy Franks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Centcom Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

At MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, speaks while US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy Franks, left and GEN John Abizaid, middle and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Dwight Brown listen, during a Change of Command Ceremony for the US Central Command (USCENTCOM). GEN Abizaid, took command from USA GEN Tommy Franks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Centcom Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Iraqi Dr. Rashaid al-Husseini, left, briefs US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, on the Mahawil mass gravesite during his visit to Iraq. Secretary Rumsfeld also met with troops in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: More

US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, is briefed by Colonel (COL) Frank Wismer, US Army (USA), Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Chaplain, as they tour the ruins of Babylon in Al Hillah, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: More

Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (right, across table), Peoples Republic of China, meets with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left foreground) in the Pentagon. Also participating in the talks, on the Chinese side, are Ambassador to the US Yang Jiechi (center), Chinese Spokeswoman Shang Qiyue (2nd from left) and Colonel Xu Jing Zhi (far left), military attach at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC. Seated to the right of Rumsfeld is US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Richard B. Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (JCS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Office of the Sec Scene Camera Oper More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld ponders a question from the press before he answers during the 40th Munich Conference on Security Policy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Munich Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Major Command Shown: OSD Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr., USAF Release St More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld makes a point while he answers questions from the press at the 40th Munich Conference on Security Policy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Munich Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Major Command Shown: OSD Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr., USAF Release St More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld pulls a seat webbing back and looks out of a window during an aerial tour of Iraq aboard a CH-47E "Chinook" helicopter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: OSD Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld confirms to the press that US Marines Corps (USMC) troops are deployed to Haiti, at a Pentagon briefing held March 1ST, 2004

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr., USAF Release S More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld responds to a question during a pentagon Town Hall Meeting

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The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Marines at Camp Al Asad, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. James M. B More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld reviews a personal photo taken with a member of the 10th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 27, 2006. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Airline employees, who had just completed a bicycle ride across America to raise money for three 9/11 memorials, place a wreath at the site of the crash of American Airlines Flight 77, at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on May 9, 2006. Joining the cyclists are The Honorable Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, (right) and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (3rd from right). Thomas Heidenberger, 2nd from left, U.S. Airways pilot and the organizer of the ride, lost his wife Michele, a flight attendant on the plane that hit the Pentagon.(DoD photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV Release Status: Rel More

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld responds to a senator's question during his testimony before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on May 17, 2006. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF GEN. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps joined Rumsfeld in testifying before the committee on the 2007 Department of Defense budget submission. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Sta More

The official party (left to right) of U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF Gen. Peter Schoomaker, MASTER SGT. James L. Hicks, U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of the Army Francis J. Havey, SPC. Andrew Ruddle, and SGT. MAJ. of the Army Kenneth Preston prepare to cut the Army Birthday Cake celebrating the 231st anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Army in the Pentagon's center courtyard on June 14, 2006. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Gary Hillard) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Gary Hillard, USA Release Status: R More

The Honorable Dick Cheney (left), Vice President of the United States, and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) both stand at attention and render final farewell honors as the U.S. military honor guard carries the casket holding the remains of former President Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States, during a military departure ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base on Jan. 2, 2007. Former First Lady Mrs. Betty Ford will accompany her husband's body to Grand Rapids, Mich., President Ford's hometown, for final internment at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Christopher J. Matthews) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Christopher Matthews, USAF Relea More

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld delivers a eulogy during the funeral service for former President Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States, at the Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Jan. 3, 2007. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Jeremy T. Lock) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Rapids State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF Release Status: Released More

U.S. and Australian officials pose for a group photo prior to the opening of Australia-U.S. Ministerial (AUSMIN) talks, inside the Australian Prime Minister's offices at the Parliament House, Canberra, Australia, on July 30, 2001.Pictured left-to-right: U.S. Navy Adm. Dennis C. Blair, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command; Australian Minister of Defense Peter Reith; U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell; Australian Prime Minister John Howard; U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld; Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer; and Royal Australian Navy Adm. Chris Barrie, Australian CHIEF of Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Canberra State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

U.S. Officials meet with Democratic Republic of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (right), during a working luncheon in the Presidential Garden, at the Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 1, 2003. Pictured clockwise: U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ambassador Robert P. Finn; U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Internal Security Affairs Peter Rodman; and U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More